Dear Islamic brothers! We can deduce 3 Madani pearls from the aforementioned parable:

1. With the bestowal of Allah Almighty, the blessed Awliya رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـهُ تَـعَالٰی become aware of the future events.

2. An accomplished teacher’s attention makes an ordinary person attain the ranks of excellence.

3. The Knowledge of Deen is a means of success in this world and the Hereafter. To the extent that even wealthiest people do not attain the ranks and status that are attained by the dedicated seekers of knowledge. Therefore, we shall also acquire the knowledge of Deen ourselves as well as teach it to our children too in order to provide them with a Madani upbringing.

Remember! Nothing will benefit you after death except for virtuous deeds. All of the wealth, bank balances, luxury houses, posh cars and worldly status will be left behind. Nothing out of it will accompany you in the grave.

The Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has stated: ‘When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three deeds:      

1. Sadaqah-e-Jariyah [continuous reward]

2. Such knowledge that is benefited from

3. Pious offspring that prays for him. (Muslim, pp. 886, Hadees 1631)

Harm of lack of knowledge

Dear Islamic brothers! We came to know that Sadaqah-e-Jariyah, spreading knowledge and pious offspring are such deeds whose reward one receives even after passing away. Therefore, be determined to provide the knowledge of Deen to your children and enrol them in Jami’a-tul-Madinah.

In the current era, ignorance is the biggest evil that tops the list of the evils that exist in our society. Whether it is a domestic matter or a business issue, whether it is something to do with friends or relatives, whether it is regarding a marriage or a good upbringing of children, in short; whether it is to do with